Instrumental music aims to develop good habits, which will prove invaluable later in life, such as concentration, teamwork, memory skills, and self-discipline. Many of the guidelines outlined in this handbook are constructed specifically to promote the development of these positive attributes.
I am often asked “WHY BAND/ORCHESTRA? ” “What does band/orchestra offer that my child cannot learn from other activities and sports? ” Although instrumental music shares many similarities with our athletic counterparts, in that teamwork and self-discipline are stressed, instrumental music is much different from other activities or sports. In instrumental music, a definite academic body of knowledge is being learned. In instrumental music, no one is an alternate or plays 'second string'. Everyone in the band/orchestra plays a starting (and crucial) role. Band/orchestra seeks to strengthen small-muscle coordination, while sports concentrate on large-muscle skills. Band/orchestra also provides a means of ‘knowing’ reality and understanding the world in which we live through a unique and moving, yet virtually universal language, which so eloquently conveys things that no other language can even begin to describe. In a nutshell, instrumental music is one of the very best activities in which a child (or adult!) can participate.
If you have any questions regarding this handbook, calendar or any facet of the South Carroll High School instrumental music program, please feel free to contact me at 410-751-3575 or at JRSteve@carrollk12.org.
Thank you for your continued support of the educational programs at South Carroll High School. I’m looking forward to a great year.
I am often asked “WHY BAND/ORCHESTRA? ” “What does band/orchestra offer that my child cannot learn from other activities and sports? ” Although instrumental music shares many similarities with our athletic counterparts, in that teamwork and self-discipline are stressed, instrumental music is much different from other activities or sports. In instrumental music, a definite academic body of knowledge is being learned. In instrumental music, no one is an alternate or plays 'second string'. Everyone in the band/orchestra plays a starting (and crucial) role. Band/orchestra seeks to strengthen small-muscle coordination, while sports concentrate on large-muscle skills. Band/orchestra also provides a means of ‘knowing’ reality and understanding the world in which we live through a unique and moving, yet virtually universal language, which so eloquently conveys things that no other language can even begin to describe. In a nutshell, instrumental music is one of the very best activities in which a child (or adult!) can participate.
If you have any questions regarding this handbook, calendar or any facet of the South Carroll High School instrumental music program, please feel free to contact me at 410-751-3575 or at JRSteve@carrollk12.org.
Thank you for your continued support of the educational programs at South Carroll High School. I’m looking forward to a great year.
Musically Yours,
John R. Stevenson